Item #46037 The Destruction of Columbia, S.C. August Conrad, William H. Pleasants, trans.

The Destruction of Columbia, S.C.

Roanoke, VA: The Stone Printing and Manufacturing Company, 1902. 31 pp. 8vo. Stapled paper wrappers. First American edition. Very good, minor browning and staining. Howes C693. Nevins II: p.216. Item #46037

"A translation from the German by Wm. H. Pleasants, of 19th, 20th, 21st, and 22d chapters of "Lights and shadows in American life during the war of secession", by August Conrad. Published at Hanover, 1879." Nevins writes:"A German resident of the city related his personal experiences during the time of terror and blamed Federal troops for the destruction."

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